1. Introduction
Powerline communication is revolution in home and small office networking, greatly simplifying the task of installing a high-speed local area network. With PLANET’s powerline communication products, you can utilize existing AC power outlets and wires to connect your computers, servers and other devices safely, securely and at true LAN speeds of up to 14Mbit/second. No complex and expensive specialized wiring usually associated with LAN’s is required, or management, security and interference problems associated with 802.11x wireless technologies – just convenient, reliable, secure and simple networking where you need it most. PLANET’s Powerline products allow you to place a computer anywhere in your home or small office with flawless, uninterrupted high-speed network connection, simply by plugging your computer’s Ethernet or USB interface into PL-101E/U equipped power outlet – and you’re almost guaranteed to have one of these wherever you need it.
The PL-101E is a Powerline to Ethernet bridge with a 10base-T RJ-45 Ethernet interface for directly connecting to a computer’s Ethernet card or existing Ethernet switch, hub or broadband router. The PL-101U is an USB to Powerline network adapter with an USB type B connector for directly connecting to computer’s USB port. Both of them provide a power socket for connecting to wall outlet.
Security of PLANET’s Powerline communication technology is assured by the use of 56-bit DES encryption – the same system used to protect banking systems all over the world, and is interference free, avoiding the problems of wireless systems.
1.1 Powerline to Ethernet Converter – PL-101E
The PLANET Powerline to Ethernet Converter PL-101E offers a complete Internet connection solution for your home powerline network. The PL-101E makes sharing your high-speed broadband Internet access easier than ever. Build a strong and simple-to-use home network by taking advantage of the most pervasive medium - powerline.
The PL-101E is ideal for users who already have a router. It can be plugged into an Ethernet port on a router to equip a network with powerline capabilities and take
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